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METRO DINER

1419 SR 436, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407.613.2418

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats116
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905314
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at mop sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw pork
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 13 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee drink stored on Togo expo area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors throughout under dish machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in servers area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of electric slicer - exterior of valcan oven - exterior of ice machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - employee sweep floor
High priority/12A-09-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - per operator placed in holding cabinet @6 am Current time 9:58am. Operator discarded. mashed potatoes (120F - Reheating); Mac n cheese (115F - Reheating); chicken noodle soup (114F - Cold Holding); gravy (112F - Reheating)
High priority/03E-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless steel cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Intermediate/13-06-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in prep area and front line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked turkey
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under ice machine
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Vulcan oven
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - speed racks in walk-in cooler - exterior of Vulcan ovens. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in coolers on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Stored food not covered. - cooked turkey in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface. - under dish machine
Basic/29-03-4
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to toaster
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All kitchen unit handles
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee glasses stored on clean whipping rag
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under soda machine in server station
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor in front of fryers broken, no longer smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler right side of waffle irons interior soiled with food debris -reach in cooler right side of fryer interior soiled with food debris and standing water
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sanitizer bucket stored along side food items
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain under dish machine not draining
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area slow draining
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves rusted/pitted and soiled with mold like substance
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to waffle irons soiled with food debris
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. -all water from dish machine draining onto floor surface
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -veggie butter prepared on 08/15
High priority/01B-28-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Veggie butter dated 8/15, operator discarded
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at mop sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · 2 live roaches at mop sink Time Extended
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged salmon thawing in package in walk in cooler. Package indicates salmon must be removed from package before thawing.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -board cooler -2 coolers next to waffle makers
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf and under shelf on left side of dish machine
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in employee restroom out of order
Basic/32-23-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -veggie butter prepared on 08/15
High priority/01B-28-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Veggie butter dated 8/15, operator discarded
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at mop sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken salad 55f 1/6th,Cowlslaw 62f 1/6th pan, Sliced turkey 52F 6lbs, Mozzarella 61 1/6th pan, Cheddar 57f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 47f 1/6th pan, Cut tomatoes 52f pan Cut greens 59f 1/6th pan, Red sauce 64f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 48f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 54f 1/6th pan, Cheddar 48f 1lbs, Cheddar 49f 1lbs Cheddar 49f 1lbs,Swiss 53f 1lbs, Coleslaw 46f 1/6th, Coleslaw 49f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 53f 1/6th pan, single serve butter 58F 150 servings. All items in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken salad 55f 1/6th,Cowlslaw 62f 1/6th pan, Sliced turkey 52F 6lbs, Mozzarella 61 1/6th pan, Cheddar 57f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 47f 1/6th pan, Cut tomatoes 52f pan -Cut greens 59f 1/6th pan, Red sauce 64f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 48f 1/6th pan, Chicken salad 54f 1/6th pan, Cheddar 48f 1lbs, Cheddar 49f 1lbs Cheddar 49f 1lbs,Swiss 53f 1lbs, Coleslaw 46f 1/6th, Coleslaw 49f 1/6th pan, Cut Mellon 53f 1/6th pan, All items in cooler overnight. -single serve butters at 58f to 63°f in server area. Out of cooler more than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); pot pie mix (120F - hot holding) under 3 hours in hot holding. Operator stated all items were heated to greater than 165°f in the early am. -Operator reheated items to over 165
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -individually packaged salmon thawing in package in walk in cooler. Package indicates salmon must be removed from package before thawing.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -board cooler -2 coolers next to waffle makers
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf and under shelf on left side of dish machine
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in employee restroom out of order
Basic/32-23-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - on cook line storing soiled spatula
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle yellow liquid hanging on side of hand wash sink in prep area
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - chicken cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Clean linens stored on floor. - in back storage room
Basic/21-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jackets and backpacks on shelf storing bread
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dish wash area - ice machine area
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink in server station soiled - counter below microwave
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler - salad cooler - make line cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut cabbage
Basic/08B-17-4
Water draining onto floor surface. - ice machine drain line broken - dish machine drain line dumps onto floor
Basic/29-03-4
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet over dish machine
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - lightly soiled
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. - waste line on ice machine disconnected causing standing water in ice machine area
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - operator spoke to employee
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 8 around egg cracker machine next to the ice machine. Operator moved to back and cleaned floor. - next day callback per Selina Lui
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - unwashed avocados in salad cooler. Operator brought to back for washing
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - single use butter (69F - Cold Holding) - whipped butter (51F - Cold Holding) - strawberry butter (52F - Cold Holding) - cinnamon butter (54F - Cold Holding) - <2 hours per operator. Set up ice baths.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet over dish machine
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - next to drying shelves in warewash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - lightly soiled
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in coolers throughout cook line
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic/33-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter scoops on front
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - prep sink
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. - waste line on ice machine disconnected causing standing water in ice machine area
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.